The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has canceled a weekend fundraiser and adoption event, citing concerns over toxic algae in the water.The Doggy Paddle and Sail event had been scheduled for Saturday at the U.S. Sailing Center of Martin County. Community had been invited to bring their dogs to the event for a ride on a paddle board or a sailboat.The Humane Society was also going to have some of its dogs there, hoping they could find their “forever homes.”"We designed this specifically to be catered during the day, something that families and pets can come to," said Courtney Zanetti of the Humane Society.On Tuesday, Humane Society officials announced they had no choice but to cancel the event. Toxic algae has infected many of the waterways on the Treasure Coast. The algae can be unhealthy if it's touched or ingested."We just thought it was too much of a risk to take, putting people perhaps in danger or their animals in danger of getting sick," Zanetti said.The event will not be reschedule this year. Zanetti said they hope to try doing it again during the Fourth of July weekend next year.

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. —

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has canceled a weekend fundraiser and adoption event, citing concerns over toxic algae in the water.

The Doggy Paddle and Sail event had been scheduled for Saturday at the U.S. Sailing Center of Martin County. Community had been invited to bring their dogs to the event for a ride on a paddle board or a sailboat.

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The Humane Society was also going to have some of its dogs there, hoping they could find their “forever homes.”

"We designed this specifically to be catered during the day, something that families and pets can come to," said Courtney Zanetti of the Humane Society.

On Tuesday, Humane Society officials announced they had no choice but to cancel the event. Toxic algae has infected many of the waterways on the Treasure Coast. The algae can be unhealthy if it's touched or ingested.

"We just thought it was too much of a risk to take, putting people perhaps in danger or their animals in danger of getting sick," Zanetti said.

The event will not be reschedule this year. Zanetti said they hope to try doing it again during the Fourth of July weekend next year.